Update!

So, after going to the movies, I went to Borders. And I ended up buying a few more books than I intended on. I should have known better, really. I mean, I can't go into a bookstore without finding something, and I have this weird kinda rule that, in a store, if I can't find more than two things I really want, I don't get anything unless I went to get something explicitly. Today, I did go in with a mission, but ended up with four books. That's what happens when you find the book you were looking for for only $15.

Rundown of books purchased -- don't judge:

1) The Ayatollah Begs to Differ by Hooman Majd -- I've been waiting to get this book forever! I saw an interview with Majd on Real Time with Bill Maher, and the guy is fascinating! He used to work as an interpreter for Ahmadinejad! And the book is great so far.

2) The Last Campaign -- I had to replace this book, about Bobby Kennedy's 82 day presidential campaign, after lending it to a friend. I never mind replacing books -- I think of them as donations to boost others' collections.

3) The Bhagavad Gita -- I have to read selections from this for a Just War class I have, and I've been thinking about getting it anyway. India is pretty interesting to me (next frontier for obsession?)

4) The Quran -- Yes, I got a weird look from the cashier with this mix of stuff. But since I'm concentrating on Middle Eastern politics, having a copy of this makes sense. Plus, it's supposed to be really incredible, like the Bhagavad Gita. I may not be religious, but this stuff is still fascinating to me.

Gotta fill my bookshelves, now that I have some extra room!